Clinton (town), Rock County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Town of Clinton, Wisconsin
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Town hall in the Village of Clinton
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Location in Rock County and the state of Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Rock |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.4 sq mi (91.7 km2) |
| • Land | 35.4 sq mi (91.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 951 ft (290 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,190 |
| • Density | 25.2/sq mi (9.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-15650 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582984 |
| Website | http://www.clintontownship.us/ |
The Town of Clinton is a place in Rock County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It's like a big area that includes the smaller Village of Clinton, even though the village has its own government. The town also includes a small community called Bergen.
In the year 2000, about 2,190 people lived in the Town of Clinton.
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Geography of Clinton
The Town of Clinton covers about 35.4 square miles (which is about 91.7 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land. There's only a tiny bit of water, less than 0.1 square miles.
People in Clinton
In 2000, there were 893 people living in the Town of Clinton. These people lived in 308 homes, and 248 of those were families. On average, about 25 people lived in each square mile.
Many different people live in the town. Most residents were White, but there were also people from other backgrounds. About 1.34% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes had children under 18 living there. Most families were married couples. The average household had about 2.9 people, and families had about 3.2 people.
The people in Clinton were of various ages. About 26.8% were under 18, and 9.6% were 65 or older. The average age was 37 years old.
History of Clinton
A special historical spot in Clinton is called "The Crossing." It's near the south end of Allen Street. This is where two important railroad lines used to meet: the "Chicago and Fond Du Lac" (now called "C.+NW") and the "Racine and Mississippi" (now called "SOO Line").
Back in 1856, these two railroad companies were in a race! Each one wanted to lay their tracks first. That way, the other company would have to pay to build their tracks over the already existing ones.
Another important historical landmark is the Old Clinton Water Tower. It was built in 1895 and is also close to The Crossing.
Famous People from Clinton
- Robert T. Carey: He was a politician who served in the very first Wisconsin State Assembly in 1848. He was a member of the Whig Party.
- Dustin Grow Cheever: He was a Republican politician who represented the area from 1872 to 1873.
- John Conley: Another Republican politician who served from 1882 to 1883.
- Samuel S. Jones: A Republican politician who served from 1895 to 1896.
- Ole Knudsen Nattestad: He was a pioneer immigrant from Norway. He helped start the Jefferson Prairie Settlement.
- Nig Perrine: He was a baseball player who mostly played in smaller leagues. For a short time in 1907, he played for the Washington Senators. He was born in Clinton.
See also
In Spanish: Clinton (condado de Rock, Wisconsin) para niños
